India, Jan. 9 -- In an attempt to control flood and erosion in Dhakuakhana, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during his visit to Lakhimpur district today, laid the foundation stones for four projects worth Rs 272.21 crore. The projects also include promotion of heritage and championing the cause of and public welfare.

It may be noted that as a long term measure to address the chronic flood and erosion problems in Dhakuakhana, the chief minister laid the foundation stone for a scheme from Bamuni Chapori to Tekeliphuta under the Climate Resilient Brahmaputra Integrated Flood and Erosion Risk Management project, funded by the Asian Development Bank at a cost of Rs 147.70 crore. The project covers two critical stretches measuring 4.50 kilo...